Could Bob Bradley be in line for the Vancouver Whitecaps' vacant head coaching gig? According to The Province, the former US and Egypt national team boss has been interviewed by the Canadian side and is now one of their top targets. The same article suggests that the club's interest in Bradley is the main reason the 'Caps didn’t grab Frank Yallop when they had the chance last month.

If Sporting Kansas City want to repeat their previous MLS Cup success, then they’ll likely need another big game from one of their most important players: Graham Zusi. The SKC midfielder has had a great year so far, having brought his team to the MLS Cup final and helped guide the US to the World Cup, while also becoming something of a hero in Mexico. It also seems Zusi is not particularly interested in a move to Europe, saying, “It’s not really about the offer. It’s where I feel my game can grow the most at this point. And right now, that’s in MLS.”

Sacramento Republic FC haven’t even kicked off their first season yet, but that hasn’t stopped the team from aiming for the top. The goal is to one day reach MLS, according to club president Warren Smith: “If you don’t get up and say you’re going to do it, you’re not.” Smith lists the examples of recent USL PRO teams making the jump and suggests that strong attendance and a new stadium will help get them where they want to be.

14. RISE OF SOCCER

Soccer is here to stay, you already knew that, and interest in the game continues to grow on these shores, you knew that too, but how much of that is due to England and the Premier League? An article from Bleacher Report argues that NBC’s exclusive EPL coverage is also helping drive up MLS ratings and involvement from the likes of Manchester City and David Beckham is helping garner national media attention.

15. PLAY ON

Jeff Cunningham, Major League Soccer’s current co-leader for the all-time scoring record, is 37 years old. Yet the Jamaican-born former US international isn’t ready to call time on his career just yet and is instead currently trying to earn a contract with Vietnamese side Hai Phong FC. Meanwhile, according to a report from England, former English international Joe Cole, who has played for both Chelsea and Liverpool, is considering a move to MLS. The same story says three MLS clubs (FC Dallas, D.C. United and the Chicago Fire) are all interested in signing Cole.